Description
Indulge in the delectable world of Levain Bakery Chocolate Chip Cookies, where a crispy exterior meets a soft, chewy center. These cookies are not only a treat for your taste buds but also perfect for any occasion—from family gatherings to solitary indulgence. With their thick texture and rich chocolate flavor, they are sure to impress anyone who takes a bite. Easy enough for novice bakers, this recipe yields 10-12 cookies, making them ideal for sharing or savoring on your own. Enjoy the satisfaction of baking bakery-quality cookies right at home!
Ingredients
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- 115 grams (1/2 cup) cold unsalted butter
- 190 grams (1 cup) brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large cold egg
- 245 grams (1 and 3/4 cups) all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornflour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 225 grams (1 and 1/2 cups) chopped dark or milk chocolate
- Sea salt flakes for finishing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line two baking trays with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cold butter and brown sugar using an electric mixer until creamy. Add the vanilla extract and cold egg; mix until just combined.
- Gradually add the all-purpose flour, cornflour, baking soda, and a pinch of salt; mix on low speed until a dough forms. Gently fold in the chopped chocolate.
- Scoop out about 2 tablespoons of dough for each cookie and place them on the prepared trays, ensuring space for spreading.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown around the edges. Allow to cool slightly before sprinkling sea salt flakes on top.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg